Distance Chart : Erumeli - Pampa
pampa to Sabarimala (Sannidhanam)
Accommodation Available at Sabarimala (under control of Devasom Board)
| 1. Erumeli | 2. Peroor Thodu | 3. Irumboonni Kara | 4. Arasumudi Kotta |
| 5. Kaalaketi | 6. Azhutha | 7. Azhutha Nadi | 8. Kallidum Kunnu |
| 9. Inchipara Kota | 10. Mukkuzhi | 11. Kariyilam Thodu | 12. Karimala |
| 13. Valiana Vattom | 14. Cheriana Vattom | 15. Pampa Nadi |
Distance Chart : Erumeli - Pampa
Erumeli - Kaalaketti - 11Kms
Kaalaketti - Azhutha - 2.5 Kms approx
Azhutha River - Pampa - 37 Kms approx
Peroor Thodu - Irumboonikara - 3 Kms (Forest starts from Irumbooni Kara)
Irumboonikara - Arasumdi Kotta - 3 Kms approx
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Pampa to Sabarimala (Sannidhanam)
Pampa - Neelimala - Appachimedu - Sabaripeedom - Sannidhanam (Approx 7 Kms)
Three steep ascents are Azhutha Nadi to Inchiparakotta, Kariyilam Thodu to Karimala (on Erumeli - Pampa route) and Pampa- Neelimala (on the 7 Kms stretch from Pampa to Sannidhanam).
As a precaution against undue cardiac stress (especially in the case of elderly pilgrims), it is advisable to rest frequently while negotiating these steep slopes.
Thiruvananthapuram (aka Trivandrum) is located at
0809 N 7655 E
Kochi( aka Cochin) is located at 095638N 761623E
Kozhikode(aka Calicut) is located at 1108 N 7557 E
Air India, Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Jet Airways, Sahara Airlines, Air India, Air Lanka, Gulf Air, Silk Air and many leading foreign airlines operate to/from these airports.
(Where one could establish a base camp, rest and then proceed to Sabarimala)
Pampa is the closest `base camp'. But it tends to get overcorwded (during prime seasons) and has shortage of built up living accommodation. The other nearby towns are:-
Changanacherry
Erumeli
Kochi
Kottayam
Mavelikara
Pathanamthitta
Ranni
Vaikom
A large number of trains operate along Kochi-Alapuzha-Kollam route and Kochi-Kottayam-Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram route. These trains pass through or close to some of the towns mentioned above and one could disembark at these railway stations.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates regular bus services, from nearby towns, to Pampa and Erumeli throughout the year. The number of trips are well augmented during the pilgrim season. Private taxis, utility vehicles and mini buses are also available for hire from any point enroute.
From Erumeli, the pilgrim can, if he wishes so, trek on foot along the forests to reach Pampa. The trekking distance from Erumeli to Pampa is 43 Kms. The route is via Peroorthodu, Irumbunnikara, Arasumudikotta, Kaalaketti, Azhutha, Azhutha River, Kallidum Kunnu, Inchipara, Mukkuzhi, Kariyilam Thodu, Karimala, Valianya Thavalam, Cheriyana Thavalam, Pampa.
The route from Pampa to
Sabarimala (approx 6 kms) can be undertaken only on foot. This portion of the route is
unfit for vehicular traffic. The various road routes available to Pampa are:-
Erumeli-Karimkulumoozhi-Ranni-Perinad-Vadaserikara-Plapalli-Chalakayam-Pampa.
Erumeli-Karimkulumoozhi-Muktuthara-Kanamala-Thulapalli-Plapalli-Chalakayam-Pampa (This
route is not commonly used by pilgrims because it is narrow and winding)
Another route sometimes followed by pilgrims coming from Tamilnadu via Kottayam-Kumali(KK) road is:-
When they reach Vanchiperiyar on the KK Road, they turn to Uppupara. After reaching
Uppupara, they have to walk 6 Kms to Sabarimala.
| From | To | Via | Kms |
| Erumeli | Pampa | Ranni - Vadaseriakra | 119 |
| Erumeli | Pampa | Kanamala | 56 |
| Erumeli | Pampa | Athikayam - Perinad | 64 |
| Erumeli | Pampa | Chethonkara - Athikayam | 69 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Erumeli | 149 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kochi | 222 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kottarakara | 74 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kottayam | 160 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Pamba | 176 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Pathanamthitta | 168 | |
| Thriuvananthapuram | Sabarimala | 235 | |
| Kozhikode | Sabarimala | 415 | |
| Kochi | Sabarimala | 210 | |
| Kochi | Pampa | Kottayam- Manimala | 200 |
| Kochi | Kozhikode | 224 | |
| Kottarakara | Pumba | Kaipattoor | 104 |
| Kottayam | Erumeli | Manimala | 52 |
| Kottayam | Pampa | Kozencherry - Ranni Blockpadi | 119 |
| Kottayam | Pampa | Manimala | 122 |
| Kottayam | Pampa | Manimala - Athikayam | 103 |
| Kottayam | Pampa | Ponkunnam - Erumeli - Plappaly | |
| Palghat | Sabarimala | 352 | |
| Pandalam | Sabarimala | 96 | |
| Pathanamthitta | Sabarimala | 67 | |
| Pandalam | Pampa | Pathanamthitta - Vadaserikara | 84 |
| Shenkottah | Pampa | Punalur - Pathananthitta | 170 |
| Kumuli | Pampa | Vandiperiyar - Erumeli | 180 |
| Mount Estate | Sabarimala | 11 | |
| Kottayam | Mount Estate | Vandiperiyar | 108 |
| Pamba | Sabarimala | 7 |
Accommodation Available at Sabarimala (under control of Devasom Board)
| Building | No of Rooms | Charges (in Rs) per diem |
| Maramoth Complex | 22 | 225 to 450 |
| Donor House 1 | 24 | 250 |
| Donor House 2 | 16 | 150 |
| Hall | 2 | 600 |
| Donor House 3 | 24 | 250 |
| Donor House 4 | 24 | 250 |
| Donor House 5 | 19 | 400 to 750 |
| Pilgrim Centre 1 | 103 | 150 |
| Pilgrim Centre 2 | 115 | 250 |
| GKD Halls | 2 | 700 |
| Poorna Pushkala Hall | 1 | 450 |
| Cottages (5) | 51 | 600 to 1000 |
| Malikapuram Building | 16 | 100 |
| Hall | 1 | 300 |
| Sabari Nivas | 64 | 375 to 700 |
| Rooms for three persons | 375 | |
| Rooms for four persons | 600 | |
| Rooms for five persons | 700 |
Note:-
Additional persons (in cases where room capacity is mentioned) will be charged @ Rs 50 per person.
11 rooms in Sabarinivas are kept reserved for VIPs.
Above details are subject to change from time to time.
For advanced booking contact Devasom Commissioner, Travancore Devasom Board, Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 695003 (Phone +91-471-316963/310319/317983) (Sabarimala Phone Nos are +91-473-592026/592028)
or
The Accommodation Officer, (Phone +91-473-592049)Maramoth Complex, Sabarimala, Kerala
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